The
Underwood views were taken by James Ricalton in 1899/1900. His sure eye
has ensured the survival of this series as one of his major works. These
views, along with the Underwood series of Japan and China (also by Ricalton),
probably represent the peak of the 'armchair travel' mode of stereoviews.
They were immensely popular and Ricalton also wrote comprehensive guide
books with maps to complement the series. These books can sometimes be
picked up on secondhand book websites for around $50. Check however that
the maps are present as they are tucked in a pocket in the cover and often
go missing. Keystone bought the Underwood negs. A Keystone view with the
number preceded by the letter V is from an Underwood neg.

'Hindi devotee doing penance
on a bed of spikes near the shrine of Kali, Calcutta'.Condition. This has had a
bit of a hard life with dents, right corner torn and images slightly lifting.Order #7707.Price $5.

'How beauty takes the air -
Indian "reet" or bullock carriage used by ladies of rank, Ulwar'. Descriptive
text.Condition 10.Order #7712.Price $5.

This view is rather unusual.
On Underwood mount but untited and showing processing faults (fingerprints
on image) that would not be allowed to pass Underwood's quality control.
Handwritten title on back as follows: ' 1st Batt. Sherwood Foresters. Leaving
the Miadan Bangalore to take part in ceremonial parade, Cobden Park, Bangalore,
India, 1908'.Condition. Processing and
other stains, dents to mount.Order #7713.Price $12.

'Everyday life in the Vale
of Cashmere'. Descriptive text.Condition 9.Order #7714.Price $10.

'Delights of summer in the
Vale of Cashmere - music for a house-boat party on Jhelum River'. Descriptive
text.Condition 9.Order #7715.Price $12.

'Crossing the boiling floods
of Jhelum River by a bridge of one rawhide rope, at Uri'. Descriptive text.Condition 9.Order #7716.Price $12.